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The item is a video master of a travelogue (French version) from 1976. An airline passenger waiting for his flight is introduced to the scenic and recreational attractions of B.C. by a talking issue of Beautiful B.C. magazine. Includes footage of Victoria (streets, Swiftsure yacht race), Butchart Gardens, boating, Friendly Cove, Della Falls, Gold River, camping scenes, Campbell River fishing derby, loggers' sports, Nanaimo bathtub race, Vancouver (skyline, streets, Gastown, Queen Elizabeth Park, Stanley Park, restaurants, theatres), Whistler Mountain skiing, Fraser Valley, Fraser Canyon, Indian salmon fishing, Thompson-Nicola country, cattle ranching, rodeo, wildlife, fresh-water fishing, Okanagan Valley scenes, Kelowna Regatta.

The item is a promotional video from 1985. It is a program about B.C. Transit. Includes shots of buses and bus drivers; a Seabus leaving the North Vancouver terminal; Skytrain and Skytrain track construction.

The item is a video master of a promotional video, from around 1986. It outlines British Columbia's efforts to eliminate drinking drivers, including a list of the various penalties imposed on those convicted.

The item consists of a video copy of out-takes showing footage of the Butchart Gardens in 1972.

The item is a promotional video from 1982. It is a promotion for the videodisc format in use by Simon Fraser University. There is an introduction and closing by Isaac Asimov. The production was made possible in part by grants from Sony of Canada and Gastown Productions Inc.

The item is a VHS promotional video from 1985. It promotes business and industrial development in British Columbia's six inland regions -- Peace River/Liard, North Central (Cariboo-Fort George), South Central, Okanagan/Similkameen, West Kootenays and East Kootenays.

The item is a VHS video of a promotional film from 1985. it is a "marketplace program" containing one minute clips about the various BC tourism regions: Vancouver Island, Southwestern B.C., the Okanagan-Similkameen, Kootenay Country, the B.C. Rockies, High Country, Cariboo-Chilcotin, North by Northwest, and Peace River-Alaska Highway.

Promotional film. Outlines B.C. Tourism's "Super Host" program.

The item is a U-Matic video of a slide/tape presentation from ca. 1980. Using the credo "Hospitality is people!" as the basis for more effective service to the customer, this presentation outlines Tourism B.C.'s educational services: the Hospitality Certificate course, Hospitality Management Program, Ski Management Program and the Travel Counselling Course.

The item is a U-Matic video containing television commercials. There are 29 television commercials (or promos) on British Columbia, mostly produced for the Ministry of Tourism, through McKim advertising, by Circle Productions or Gastown Productions.

The item is a video master of an instructional film, probably made in the 1970s. It shows the role of BC Tourism Information Centres, and how to organize and operate a centre.

The item is a promotional video from around 1980. It contains a slide/sound presentation which refers to the BC Tourist Accommodation Guide and shows recreation vehicle parks, provincial parks, houseboats, fishing camps, resorts, farms, hotels and motels.

The item is a promotional video from 1979. It give an outline of the tourism industry: importance of attractions, transportation, earnings and multiplier effect, "plant", competition. Discussion of tourist expectations -- answer, "hospitality".

The item is an educational video from ca. 1981. It outlines BC's tourism industry hospitality program. The video reference copy also contains a short interview with Tourism Minister Pat Jordan which relates to the hospitality subject

The item is a promotional video on U-Matic tape, probably created in the 1980s. It promotes publications for travel information and outlines highlights of a provincial tour. It is a video version of a slide/tape presentation.

The item is a video master of a promotional film from 1985. It describes the idea, the development, and the planning and building of Expo 86 in Vancouver.

The item is a U-Matic video of a promotional film from 1980. In it, the Tourism ministry promotes participation in the annual "theme" celebrations, such as 1980's "funfest". It is a video version of a slide/tape presentation.

The item is a U-Matic video tape of a promotional film from 1984. It contains a pre-fair promotion for Expo 86. It is a video version of slide-tape presentation.

The item is a video master of a promotional film from 1985. It explains the role of the Canada Pavilion at Expo 86. It is a video version of a slide/tape presentation. See also "Full sail", which may be the same production.

The item is a VHS video copy of a promotional film from 1984. It outlines plans for the BC Pavilion at Expo '86. It is a video version of a slide/tape presentation.

The item is a VHS video of a promotional film from 1985. It is a slide/tape presentation on Expo '86. It is the 1985 version of "Something's happening here."

The item is a U-Matic video cassette which contains the following three programs from the 1970s: Island Eden, The unknown Rockies and Invitation to adventure.

The series consists of films and videotapes produced or acquired by the Ministry of Tourism government film unit (and its predecessor bodies) responsible for creating and distributing tourism and promotional films about British Columbia.

The item is a composite print of a promotional film from 1984. It is a film inviting people to BC and upcoming Expo '86.

The item is a film print of unedited footage from 1957. Salmon Arm area scenery. Large crowd of local people, dignitaries, Brownies, etc., gathered on a road for a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Afterwards, they enjoy a big outdoor buffet. Farm scenes; stacking hay. Cattle show or auction; carnival rides in background. Parade of bulls. Kids buy ticket, board a ferris wheel; view of event from camera aboard the moving ferris wheel. Sheep. View of lake (Shuswap, presumably). Power boats. Water skiing. Volleyball game on beach.

The item is an answer print of a promotional film from ca. 1983. It highlights the attractions, facilities, and recreational activities at Whistler Village resort.

The item is a reel of film footage from ca. 1973. It contains edited footage of a freestyle skiing competition, presumably at Whistler.

The item is a reel of film stock shots from ca. 1977. It contains miscellaneous B.C. scenery. Aerial views of coastline (Long Beach). Shots of seals, small islands, and people playing in the surf. Mountainside waterfall and stream. Shots of and from a car on a highway. Water skiing; canoeing. Loggers' sports events. Sequence on the Royal Hudson steam train, with shots of and from the train going south along Howe Sound, aerial shots, travelling shots, etc. Aerial shots of a BC Ferry, Active Pass, Gulf Islands. Swimming, boating, sports fishing. Aerial views of mountains. Camping on the shore of a lake; canoeing, glacier, mountains. Cowboys take part in rodeo events; audience looks on. Orchard scenes: trees in blossom, fruit, etc. Long final shot of fisherman casting from a small boat, silhouetted against the sunset.

The item consists of a film print showing footage of the Royal Hudson steam train en route along Howe Sound.

The item is a composite print of a travelogue made between 1972 and 1977 which highlights the Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast. Includes footage of Vancouver (general), Abbotsford Air Show, Royal Hudson steam train excursion, ferry from Horseshoe Bay, Sechelt, sport fishing, boat trip up Jervis Inlet, salmon fishing derby, Garibaldi Provincial Park (camping, mountain climbing).